Posts Tagged Sid Meier’s Pirates!

At this point in the month, you or at least a few people you know are probably getting ready to scramble around (or are already scrambling around) for Thanksgiving Dinner. It’s a hectic day of precise oven utilization, but there’s also the whole family and camaraderie thing.

We’ve already put together a handy list of useful apps that should make your Thanksgiving a breeze, but what if you want to unwind while staying in the holiday spirit or practice for the insanity that is to come? Well you’re in luck, because now we’ve got a list of a half-dozen iOS games that evoke all sorts of Thanksgiving feelings – both heartwarming and… well, not so heartwarming.Continue reading Six iOS Games to Get You Ready for Thanksgiving »

Posted by Andrew Stevens on January 31st, 2014+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

2K is celebrating the Chinese New year by reducing the price for 6 of its mobile titles for a limited time only. Users can now pick up Civilization Revolution, NHL 2K11, and Sid Meier’s Pirates! for $1.99, 2K Drive for $0.99, NBA 2K14 for $3.99, and XCOM: Enemy Unknown for $9.99. Now go enjoy some alien eliminating, hard checking, three point shooting discounted mobile games!

Easter is an increasingly distant memory and we’re well and truly into Spring for the Northern Hemisphere. Hopefully, in turn, these five apps will keep a spring in readers’ step across the weekend and beyond. It’s a distinctly light hearted bunch.

MyCityWay Now
Arguably the most useful app in the line up, MyCityWay Now promises a personalized snapshot of the city of New York, instantly giving users information on everything from the best nightlife, restaurants and even the best places to park. Live traffic cameras and transit updates should stop users getting stuck in traffic, also. 72 more cities are set to be added to the app in future updates.

Sid Meier’s Pirates!
Originally an iPad only release, Sid Meier’s Pirates! is now available for the iPhone. It’s not an Universal app, unfortunately, but if the iPad version is anything to go by, this will be a great conversion of a fantastic action strategy game. Indulge the pirate in you and set sail on one of 27 ships.

iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2012-04-19 :: Category: Games

Shark DashShark Dash might look like yet another cute physics puzzler but it’s a fun concept: taking control of bathtub toys. Yes, seriously. Sharkee and his group of toy sharks have to fend off the evil rubber duckies while saving Sally, Sharkee’s girlfriend. For the player, this means a fun romp through 96 levels of simple yet addictive gameplay.

Marvel’s The Avengers: Iron Man – MARK VII
Comic book and movie fans might have already noticed that there’s the little matter of the new The Avengers film coming out very soon. So, what better way to get excited than with MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS: IRON MAN – MARK VII? It’s an interactive comic book telling the tale of Tony Stark/Iron Man’s mission to upgrade his armor. 15+ pages explain all, alongside a memorable soundtrack and plenty of interactive touches.

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I am eager to let readers know about Oceanhouse Media’s annual app sale in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday from Wednesday, February 25 through Monday, March 9. During this time, five of their best-selling Seuss stories will be on sale for $0.99 each, and there will be discounts for other classic Dr. Seuss titles as […]